Can peonies survive the winter outdoors? How low can they withstand?

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1. Can you spend the winter outdoors?

2. How to spend the winter

3. Precautions for winter

It is cold-resistant and can tolerate low temperatures of about 0 degrees. However, whether you can spend the winter outdoors depends on your region. If you are in the south, you can rest assured that you can put it outdoors without getting frostbite. If you are in the north, you still need to move indoors for safety and control the temperature between 0-4 degrees. In addition, after the leaves fall in winter, they need to be pruned to minimize nutrient consumption and facilitate winter.

1. Can it survive the winter outdoors?

It has cold resistance and can withstand low temperatures of about 0 degrees. However, the temperature in winter is best between 0 degrees and 4 degrees, so that you can survive the winter more safely. Whether you can spend the winter outdoors depends on where you are. If you are in the south, you can safely put it outdoors. In northern areas, the temperature is mostly below 0 degrees, so it is recommended to move indoors, otherwise you will easily get frostbite.

2. Winterization methods

1 . Southern region: The overall climate in the south is relatively mild, and plants begin to lose their leaves after winter. At this time, it is necessary to prune it, and cut off its dead branches, diseased branches, duplicate branches, and thin branches to reduce its activity as much as possible and reduce water and nutrient consumption. It is also necessary to apply an appropriate amount of fertilizer and spray some drugs to prevent diseases and insect pests, and then place it in a sheltered place

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2. Northern region: The temperature in the northern region is low. After cooling down, it should be moved indoors and pruned. After pruning, pour antifreeze water once and place it in a sunny place. Pay attention to temperature control. The indoor temperature should not be too high, between 0-4 degrees. If it is not convenient to place it indoors, cover the plant with hay to avoid frostbite.

3. Precautions for winter

After winter, no matter which region it is in, peonies will stop growing and consume limited water and nutrients. Water must be controlled and fertilizers stopped. Otherwise, the plants will not be able to absorb it, which will cause damage.

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